The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) in the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer – A Single-institution Experience
Head and neck cancers are associated with significant morbidity and mortality despite advancements in treatment in recent decades. A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of these diseases is thus of essential importance and is becoming the gold standard. Head and neck tumors also endanger...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sestre Milosrdnice University hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical Research
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Acta Clinica Croatica |
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| Online Access: | https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/423223 |
| Summary: | Head and neck cancers are associated with significant morbidity and mortality
despite advancements in treatment in recent decades. A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment
of these diseases is thus of essential importance and is becoming the gold standard. Head and neck
tumors also endanger relevant structures of the upper aerodigestive tracts, including bodily functions
such as voice, speech, swallowing, and breathing. Damage to these functions can significantly influence
quality of life. Thus, our study examined not only the roles of head and neck surgeons, oncologists
and radiotherapists, but also the importance of the participation of different scientific professions such
as anesthesiologists, psychologists, nutritionists, stomatologists, and speech therapists in the work of
a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Their participation results in a significant improvement of patient
quality of life. We also present our experiences in the organization and work of the MDT as part of
the Center for Head and Neck Tumors of the Zagreb Clinical Hospital Center. |
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| ISSN: | 0353-9466 1333-9451 |